Doctors

Dr Emma Woodcock

MBBS DRCOG MRCGP (1990) GMC Number 3494473

Dr Woodcock is our Senior Partner. She graduated from St Georges Medical School, University of London in 1990. She went on to train in Gynaecology and General Surgery before changing careers into general practice in 1996. She joined the practice in 1997. She works full-time at the practice and has a special interest in womens health, Minor Surgery and the training of GPs. She is working towards improving services for patients in our local area. Out of practice her time is spent with her husband, her two children Toby and Millie and her cats, Percy and Tabitha.

Dr John Mitchinson

MBBS, DFFP, MRCGP (1989) GMC Number 3328286

Dr John Mitchinson graduated from The London Hospital Medical College in 1989. He has been a partner here at Loxwood since 2006 and works full time. He has a special interest in Diabetes. He is happily married with 2 children. He enjoys a DIY challenge and exercise.

Dr Mark Piper

MBBS (2009) BSc. MRCGP GMC: 7040449

Dr. Mark Piper trained at St. George's Hospital Medical School, graduating with distinction in 2009. He undertook hospital training posts throughout Surrey before qualifying as a GP in 2015. He has particular interests in gastroenterology, respiratory medicine and paediatrics. Dr. Piper is married with three young children and most of his spare time is spent with them. When he gets the chance he enjoys golf, mountain-biking and watching rugby.

GP Training

Loxwood is recognised as a GP training practice. You may see a GP registrar who is a qualified doctor training to become a GP. All registrars work under the supervision of Dr Emma Woodcock who is a GP trainer. If you have any concerns about your consultation or do not wish to see the registrar please advise the receptionists. Dr Mark Piper is training to become a GP trainer over the next two years.

Nurses

Ivora Howland

RGN

Carla Allan

RGN RM

Sarah Sprinks

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare Assistants

Debbie Peacock Nurse Assistant Practitioner

Jessica Pitts Healthcare Assistant

Marie Beckwith Phlebotomist

Practice Management

Suzanne Ashworth

Suzanne is in charge of the day to day running of the Practice and is pleased to help with any queries or problems you may have. Suggestions, compliments and complaints should also be directed to Suzanne or Mandy, Assistant Practice Manager on 01403 759604, alternatively email suzanneashworth@nhs.net or mandy.mcdermott@nhs.net

Reception

Our Reception Manager is Jan Smithers. She leads our reception team who are fully trained at signposting patients to the most appropriate person. Anything you tell them will be treated in absolute confidence. Please help them to help you.

If you need to speak to them in confidence at the reception desk, please ask and they can see you in a private room next to reception. If you have difficulty with any form of communication due to a learning disability, sensory loss or impairment please let them know.

They can also arrange for a translation service to help with your care if required.

If you are partially sighted or registered blind we can have items converted into Braille, or if you would like a sign language interpreter this can also be arranged.

Secretaries

Sheri Parkes

Tel: 01403 759605

Cheryl Summers

Tel: 01403 759615

Our medical secretaries provide general secretarial support to the practice. They also arrange hospital referral appointments and liaise between the hospital consultants and your doctors. If you have any queries regarding hospital your referral or admission please contact them, pick up a leaflet in reception or contact the Patient Choice Navigator Team 01903 708670.

Community Midwives

Midwives visit the practice from both Chichester and Guildford Hospitals, you may choose who you wish to see. They offer help and advice throughout your pregnancy and hold weekly antenatal clinics by appointment. They will advise on antenatal classes and breast-feeding. Appointments can be made by telephoning during surgery hours.

Community Nurses

The district nursing team provides skilled nursing care to those who require it in the community.

They are available to provide help and support for carers, the long term or terminally ill and will also provide help and advice on continence problems. The district nurses can be contacted by calling One Call on 01903 254789 .

Health Visitors

The Health Visitor service, provides a clinic and home visits to all families with children less than 5 years of age, both for the children and the family members. They are involved in antenatal care and child health development and currently run a postnatal group for all mothers. They can be contacted at Rose Wing, Horsham Hospital, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DR or telephone: 01403 227000 ext 7507.

Dispensers

Glenda Andrew

Dispensary Manager

Glenda is in charge of the day to day running of all the dispensary services. We are able to offer dispensing services to all of our patients who live more than one mile from a pharmacy.

The dispensary is open between the hours of 08.00 and 18.30 Monday to Friday.

Please click here for more information about how to order your medications.